Cyber Monday and Rheumatoid Arthritis

One of the greatest ideas for someone with rheumatoid arthritis is Cyber Monday.  Retailers across the globe are discounting merchandise and many are offering free shipping on Cyber – Monday.

For me, when my RA is flaring or even when it isn’t there are some things that can be just too much for my body to tolerate and shopping is one of those things.  While I really enjoy shopping, the Holiday shopping can be overwhelming for me and just too much for my body to handle.  This year and for the past few years Cyber Monday has been a life saver.  I just simply point and click and purchase my gifts and they are delivered to my doorstep.

I do try to shop from online retailers that I trust and have used before.  Most of my shopping is done at stores that either offer free return shipping if there is an issue with the product. Or I will use a merchant that will take the product back at a brick and mortar store nearby without hassle. I don’t mind that if it is only an occasional thing.  I have been fortunate that I have not had any problems with any of the purchases I have made in the past.

Cyber Monday has made the holidays a more enjoyable time for me because I do not have the worry of over doing it and ending up out of commission for days.  And I don’t have to worry about planning out a shopping strategy to spread the shopping out over several trips to insure that I don’t over stress my joints.

For me easing the stress of shopping has made the holidays a more enjoyable time.

Happy shopping.

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